BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Dante Society of Westerly, RI - ECPv6.17.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Dante Society of Westerly, RI X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Dante Society of Westerly, RI REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T180000 DTSTAMP:20260828T235414Z CREATED:20260212T182924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T235414Z UID:3743-1790092800-1790100000@dantesocietywesterly.org SUMMARY:Movie: Sept 22 - Amarcord DESCRIPTION:The United Theatre and the Dante Society of Westerly present a screening of Amarcord.\nThis 1973 Federico Fellini film is listed in the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage’s 100 Italian Films to be saved.\nFrom the United Theatre: Federico Fellini returned to the provincial landscape of his childhood with this carnivalesque reminiscence\, recreating his hometown of Rimini in Cinecittà’s studios and rendering its daily life as a circus of social rituals\, adolescent desires\, male fantasies\, and political subterfuge.  Wikipedia summarizes the movie as the of tale about an adolescent boy growing up among an eccentric cast of characters in a village near the ancient walls of Rimini in 1930s Fascist Italy. \n\nThe movie was originally released in Italy in 1973\, and released in the US in 1975\nIn 1975 the movie was rated R and won the 1975 Academy Award for Best Foreign Film.\nThe original release is in Italian with English subtitles\nThe movie runs approximately 2 hrs\nDetails and a trailer can be found here on IMDb.com.\nAdditional information on the movie can be found here on Wikipedia.\nA link to the theater listing is HERE\n\nThis movie is rated “R”.  Please review the links provided for IMDB and/or Wikipedia above for specifics on the rating. \nAs part of the United Rewind Series\, tickets are $13 online; $11 at the theater at the day of the showing.  65 and over are free. \n  \n  URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/movie-sept-22-amarcord/ LOCATION:The United Theater\, 5 Canal St.\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States CATEGORIES:Movie Series,Public Event ORGANIZER;CN="The United Theatre":MAILTO:info@unitedtheatre.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T143000 DTSTAMP:20260829T011538Z CREATED:20260412T192727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T011538Z UID:3801-1791637200-1791642600@dantesocietywesterly.org SUMMARY:Il Risorgimento: Creating A United Italy DESCRIPTION:Dr. Alfred Crudale\, Professor of Italian at the University of Rhode Island and Bridgewater State University\, presents Il Risorgimento: Creating A United Italy\n(please note the new date for this lecture) \n\nIn this multimedia presentation we discuss the factors which contributed to the Italian uprising\, the Italian patriots who shaped the course of the revolution\, and Italy as a united nation. As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, join us as we explore the Italian revolution for the Unification of Italy. \nAlfred R. Crudale is a native Rhode Islander who grew up in the Knightsville section of Cranston. He has been an educator in Rhode Island for over forty years and earned his Ph.D. in Italian literature from the University of Connecticut. He is a lecturer in the Italian departments at the University of Rhode Island and Bridgewater State University in Massachusetts. \nIn 2021 Bordighera Press published Crudale’s book THE VOICES OF ITALY: ITALIAN LANGUAGE NEWSPAPERS AND RADIO PROGRAMS IN RHODE ISLAND. He is also the author of three children’s books\, A New Home for Salvatore\, released in May of 2024\, Buon Natale\, Salvatore\, released in October of 2024\, and Good Morning\, Catbird\, released in May of 2025. Crudale’s poetry and short stories have been published in The Association of Rhode Island Authors Annual Anthology\, and in the Rhode Island Bards Poetry Anthology. He and his wife Barbara live on their small farm in West Kingston\, RI\, where they raise chickens and goats. \n\nNote: Unless specifically noted as being streamed or recorded\, the lectures in the lecture series hosted by the Dante Society of Westerly are live events only and are not recorded. They are neither streamed online nor available afterwards as recordings. \nLectures are free and open to the public. \n\n\nThis event is presented in partnership with the Westerly Library and Wilcox Park.\n  URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/a-history-of-the-unification-of-italy/ LOCATION:Westerly Library Auditorium\, 44 Broad St\, Westerly\, 02891 CATEGORIES:Education,Lecture,Public Event,Society Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T203000 DTSTAMP:20260830T163732Z CREATED:20260212T193321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T163732Z UID:3755-1792087200-1792096200@dantesocietywesterly.org SUMMARY:2026 Annual Anna Turrisi Cooking Demonstration DESCRIPTION:(last update Aug 30.  next update Sept 3)\nThe Dante Society of Westerly continues the tradition of hosting the annual Anna Turrisi Cooking Demonstration.\nThis year the guest chef is Joyce Amedeo of Joyce’s Everyday Gourmet\nTickets are required for attendance.  There is a 160 seat limit. \nTicket sales will open September 12 (see below)\n\nThe event will feature a video of the guest chef\, Joyce Amedeo\, preparing a dish\, followed by a live Q&A session with Joyce.  A meal will be served based on the video presentation\, prepared in part by\, and served by\, the culinary students from the Westerly High School.  The meal will be followed by a raffle and a live auction. \n\nThe program runs from 6:00 to approximately 8:30; doors will open 5:30.\nThe video presentation will begin at 6:15.\nRaffle tickets will be available before the video presentation and during the meal.\nRaffle tickets will not be sold during the video or Q&A session.\n\n\nEvent Brochure\nSpace for advertisements and/or personal messages are available in the event’s brochure. \nAmong other items the brochure will also contain the menu and recipes. \nCost for the space is: \n\nFull Page: $250\nHalf Page: $125\nQuarter Page: $60\nEighth Page $30\n\nFor additional information\, please contact the Dante Society of Westerly with this form: <> \n  \n\nTicket Information\nPurchase details will be provided here by September 12.\nTickets will be available at that date for purchase online (by credit card) or at the Chamber of Commerce (cash or check only).\nTickets will be available for early purchase by members (cash or check) at the upcoming member’s meeting on September 10.\nTickets are $40 each.\nNo tickets will be sold at the door.\nTicket sales will end once it is a sell-out or on the Monday before the event so we can have an accurate count. \n\nMenu\n(The menu will be posted here in the near future.) URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/2026-annual-anna-turrisi-cooking-demonstration/ LOCATION:Calabrese Club\, 28 Pleasant Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Event,Public Event,Society Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T143000 DTSTAMP:20260829T162459Z CREATED:20260829T162459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T162459Z UID:3972-1792242000-1792247400@dantesocietywesterly.org SUMMARY:2026 Lecture: Boogie Woogie Virtuoso Arthur Migliazza DESCRIPTION:Award winning pianist Arthur Migliazza brings the Boogie Woogie and Blues piano tradition back to life through truly unbelievable piano playing and engaging storytelling.\n\n\n\nAward winning pianist Arthur Migliazza brings the Boogie Woogie and Blues piano tradition back to life through truly unbelievable piano playing and engaging storytelling. During this special encore performance\, Arthur takes us on another journey through the origins of this extremely influential and important African-American music and uncover its connections and relevance to all of American pop mu- sic that followed\, including Jazz and Rock and Roll. Italians are also a part of the story!\n\n\nNote: Unless specifically noted as being streamed or recorded\, the lectures in the lecture series hosted by the Dante Society of Westerly are live events only and are not recorded. They are neither streamed online nor available afterwards as recordings. \nLectures are free and open to the public. \n\n\nThis event is presented in partnership with the Westerly Library and Wilcox Park. URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/2026-lecture-boogie-woogie-virtuoso-arthur-migliazza/ LOCATION:Westerly Library Auditorium\, 44 Broad St\, Westerly\, 02891 CATEGORIES:Lecture,Public Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T170000 DTSTAMP:20260212T184503Z CREATED:20260212T184503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T184503Z UID:3750-1794470400-1794502800@dantesocietywesterly.org SUMMARY:General Membership Meeting November 2026 DESCRIPTION:This is the Fourth of the four members’ business meeting for 2026.  \n(the next meeting will be scheduled for March 2027) \nThe general agenda is: \n\nCall Meeting to Order\nOpening Statement by the President of the Society\nApproval of the previous Minutes (Minutes from November are now available – see the page Index of Meeting Agendas and Minutes)\nNew member Introduction\nCommittee Reports\nUpcoming Events & Programs\nOther new items\n\nWhen available\, the full agenda can be found in the Index of Meeting Agendas and Minutes. \nThis meeting will be held at the Senior Center. \n\nMembers are reminded that the bylaws require attendance at a minimum of 50% of membership meetings as well as participation and support in society activities.  \n\n\nPlease review the minutes from the previous meeting (September 10\, 2026) prior to attending the meeting. \nThe minutes from the previous meeting\, when available\, may be found using this link: Index of Agendas & Minutes URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/general-membership-meeting-november-2026/ LOCATION:Westerly Senior Center\, 39 State St.\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States CATEGORIES:Meetings,Members Only,Society Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T180000 DTSTAMP:20260830T203255Z CREATED:20260212T183321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T203255Z UID:3747-1794931200-1794938400@dantesocietywesterly.org SUMMARY:Movie: Nov 17 - The Conformist DESCRIPTION:The United Theatre and the Dante Society of Westerly present a screening of The Conformist.\nThis 1970 Bernardo Bertolucci film is listed in the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage’s 100 Italian Films to be saved.\nBased on the 1951 novel by Alberto Moravia\, the IMDB movie description is: A weak-willed Italian man becomes a fascist flunky who goes abroad to arrange the assassination of his old teacher\, now a political dissident. \n\nThe movie premiered in 1970 in Berlin\, had a limited release in the US starting in late 1970\, then a limited release in Italy starting in 1971.  It was released on DVD in the US in 2006.\nThe movie is rated R. It was nominated for the 1972  Academy Award as Best Writing\, “Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium”\nThe original release is in Italian with English subtitles\nThe movie runs just under 2 hrs\nDetails and trailers can be found here on IMDb.com.\nAdditional information on the movie can be found here on Wikipedia.\nA link to the theater listing is HERE\n\nThis movie is rated “R”.  Please review the links provided for IMDB and/or Wikipedia above for specifics on the rating. \nAs part of the United Rewind Series\, tickets are $13 online; $11 at the theater at the day of the showing.  65 and over are free. \n  \n  URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/movie-nov-12-the-conformist/ LOCATION:The United Theater\, 5 Canal St.\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States CATEGORIES:Movie Series,Public Event,Society Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T200000 DTSTAMP:20260822T195557Z CREATED:20260212T185548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T195557Z UID:3752-1796803200-1796846400@dantesocietywesterly.org SUMMARY:2026 Holiday Concert DESCRIPTION:>> Save the Date <<\n\n\nA holiday concert (or 2) are in the works for this date.  Updates will be posted as they become available. URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/2026-holiday-concert/ LOCATION:The Granite Theatre\, 1 Granite St.\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270227T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270227T143000 DTSTAMP:20260412T193919Z CREATED:20260412T193919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T193919Z UID:3803-1803733200-1803738600@dantesocietywesterly.org SUMMARY:Italian Opera DESCRIPTION:(Details Pending) URL:https://dantesocietywesterly.org/event/italian-opera/ LOCATION:Westerly Library Auditorium\, 44 Broad St\, Westerly\, 02891 CATEGORIES:Lecture,Public Event,Society Event END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR